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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,338.02, 237,514.32 and 88,164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,338.02, 237,514.32 and 88,164.48 is: 132,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,338.02 : 237,514.32 = 88,164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,338.02/237,514.32 = 88,164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,338.02x = 237,514.32 × 88,164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,338.02x = 20,940,326,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,326,515.35/158,338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,250.78

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